Rob Rachowiecki Books

Costa Rica is brimming with rainforests, wildlife, volcanoes, and beaches, and this award-winning guide has all the facts you need for an adventurous trip. Find out about responsible traveling, where to spot a sloth, explore coral reefs or raft wild rapids, and -- no matter your budget -- how to enjoy all this magnificent country has to offer. Written by the award-winning travel writer and naturalist Rob Rachowiecki, this is the bestselling guide to Costa Rica Extensive notes on flora, fauna, and nature reserves, including a 36-page color wildlife guide with detailed descriptions Information on nature tours and outdoor activities such as bird watching, hiking, horse-riding, rafting and sailing Information on restaurants, accommodation, and transport options for a range of budgets Coverage of wildlife and white-water rafting, coral reefs and volcanoes 54 maps of cities, town, regions, and parks Comprehensive email and web site directory Spanish-language section

This guide to Arizona covers national parks and monuments, including the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelley, as well as scenic drives, lodging options for every budget, from cozy campsites to guest ranches, and offers historical information.

A guide designed for those who dream of exploring the magnificent Pacific coast, the infinite beauty of the Andes and the boundless Amazonian jungle.

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One of the most dependable series available, Lonely Planet's guidebooks are packed with essential information and accurate maps and are written with enough character that they are also good reading for armchair travelers. The series is now popular with travelers of all sorts, although backpackers and adventure travelers have long relied on Lonely Planet's guides because of the wide range of destinations offered. Whether you want to relax on the beaches of Thailand, roam the Australian outback, or explore the deserts of Iran, Lonely Planet has a practical, thorough guidebook for your destination. For dangerous or less-traveled regions, we highly recommend Lonely Planet's guides because they provide crucial information in an easy-to-use format, making it possible for travelers to handle the difficulties of language, customs, and transportation. In countries with unfamiliar alphabets, the guides include the names of cities and sights in both English and native characters, and glossaries are provided to help travelers with menus. The series offers lodging and restaurant options for all budgets, but the main focus is on getting a good deal for your money. With good writing, a wealth of valuable information, and beautiful color photo sections, Lonely Planet's guides are hard to beat.

This edition adds Las Vegas to its thorough coverage of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, completing the circular desert route many visitors travel. It includes explanations of Native American arts and crafts, plus details on the region's spectacular national parks.

-- emphasis on Costa Rica's wildlife and other natural splendours -- insider tips on the best surfing, diving and snorkelling -- special wildlife section with details on where to find monkeys, sloths, and tapirs

Beyond the deserted beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula and the visceral heights of the Monteverde cloud forests lies the real Costa Rica - a land of delicate pathos, forthright purity and hard-won pacifism. Tromp through virgin rain forest - sighting poison-dart frogs and howler monkeys along the way - or simply explore the local lore and laid-back beach scene with this comprehensive guide. LESS IS MORE - expanded ecofriendly coverage and loads of volunteer and learning opportunities make traveling with a conscience easier than ever THE WILD SIDE - spot your favorite rain forest dwellers - scarlet macaws, caimans and more - with our expert-written color wildlife section GAPS ON THE MAP - lose yourself in the seldom-visited corners of this ecological powerhouse with informed do-it-yourself content and more than 80 maps CHARGE IT! - surf the world's longest left at Pavones, hike through rain forest in Corcovado or drop into roaring rapids with our Adventure Travel chapter

Gives current information on where to stay, what to see and how to do it in the land of the Incas, from Lima to Machu Pichu, from the beaches to the jungles.

Climb the snow-capped peak of Volcán Chimborazo, the most distant point from the center of the Earth. Get up close and personal with capuchin monkeys in the central plaza of Misahuallí. Step back in time at Ingapirca, Ecuador’s finest example of Inca architecture. Take in the surf scene on the south coast. Sophisticated cities, glaciated volcanoes, the lush Amazon Basin – our inimitable guide gives you access to all the treasures of exotic Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands.Go Wild – special chapter on Galápagos wildlife by noted nature writer David Andrew helps you identify the many species unique to the islands.Venture Out – expanded focus on activities, adven­ture and ecotravel, plus a dedicated Itineraries chapter to help you explore this compact yet varied country.Get Smart – comprehensive History and Culture chapters provide insight into Ecuador’s volatile political landscape and vital indigenous communities.Walk The Walk – discover the colonial charms of Quito and Cuenca with our detailed maps and walking tour.